So ... I took my car in to have some work done, yesterday ... [View all]

[1StrongBlackMan]

When I walked in, fox"news" was on the TV and there were about 5 people in the lobby waiting, one appeared to be in her late 70s, 3 appeared in their mid-50s and the other appeared to be 30ish. The 50-somethings were engaged in an animated discussion of what was being "reported" on the TV; the other two seemed to be listening, but were clearly annoyed by the comments and/or reporting.

After three or four segments, I asked the counter-person if it was possible to change the channel, or failing that, just turn the TV off. She indicated that the new Service Manager had directed that the TV was to remain on at all times, and to be tuned into fox only. The group waiting got quiet as I returned to my seat; but not before one of the 50-somethings said, "I bet he's a 'Obummer nut' ... they all are."

Just then, there was a segment where the talking heads were mockingly talking about the ridiculousness of the msm's coverage of the Seamus Incident. And this seemed to set the 50-somethings off, e.g., "Who cares", "Why is that news" and (my favorite) "well at least he didn't eat the dog."

I listened as they began talking more and more loudly, and more insultingly.

So I piped in saying, "You know? I have to agree with you ... How Romney treated his dog was ridiculous and stupid; but it really isn't news-worthy."

I guess the group took that as me supporting Romney, but I think they were disabused of that notion, when I added: "But what is, or should be, worthy of consideration is how Romney is handling the matter. It gives a a look into how he would handle other unfortunate events. While he could have ended this whole narrative by merely saying, 'You know what? What I did to my dog was stupid and once I realized that my actions could have had tragic results, I thanked God my dog escaped unharmed. Everyone has done something stupid in their lives ... the smart ones learn from it and don't repeat it.'

But that's not how he is handling it. Rather he's defending his actions by minimizing it as a non-event. I, personal, look for a leader that is willing to admit that he did something stupid, when he does something that everyone knows is stupid. Do we really want a president that is unable or unwilling to admit when they are wrong? Isn't that what got us into two wars?"

I think I saw a tear in the 70 year old's eye and the 30-something nodded his approval; but the 50-something group only glared at me.